An insight: Aging gracefully is the key to life. When life becomes graceful, you have so much more to offer, to put in the kitty, to bring out humor, to bring contentment. This age stuff is all in your mind. The Chinese have a saying, that age is experience, not age. — Al McGuire.

The future (or direction) of sports business: The interest, demand for and quality of sports content continues to grow, and technology continues to enhance the experience at home, in-arena, at work, play and wherever else fans go.

WhatI'd Like To …

Change in what I do: Have more time to enjoy the successes and more easily forget the disappointments.

See more of in sports: More athletes furthering elementary education and reading initiatives.

See more of in sports business: Creative sponsorships that combine integrated marketing and cause-related funding for education and children’s cancer research.

See less of in sports: The 1 percent of bad judgment, bad behavior off the field/court.

See less of in sports business: Labor unrest.

See different: College basketball players stay in school for four seasons.

What I Don’t Like …

Pet peeve: Public displays of poor manners and bad language, and the lack of common courtesy.